September 30, 2012

In Boston, Out of Training

Well, the Boston Marathon selection committee finally verified my Tokyo Marathon time and let me into their race. So that's good news.

Bad news is my knee is still sore, so am not running at all. But I think I will be in two or three weeks. As long as I can start training in November, that should be enough time to get ready for Boston in April.

Last year the 65-69 age group was won in 3:17, but it was extremely hot. In 2011, a more typical year, it was won in 3:04. So that's what I'll be aiming for. Coincidentally, that's what I've been aiming for for the last few years, so this time I've got to train hard/smart enough to actually make it.

If anyone else is going to Boston, let me know.

5 comments:

  1. I'll let you know if I hear of any. Rob de Castella's indigenous group are going so look them up.

    Smart training should get you there for the win. Maybe less of the glycogen hungry intervals? I think your body's use of fuel has been a bit out of wack in recent marathons.

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  2. will def be partying with your club in tokyo though you may regret it afterwards :)

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  3. Good luck. Certainly you can run the time if you can get some uninterrupted training in.

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  4. Glad you got in to Boston. Have you ever ran there before? I'd say you are due for some injury free training and I hope you get it!

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  5. Glad you got in to Boston. Have you ever ran there before? I'd say you are due for some injury free training and I hope you get it!

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